Program Planner

We are hiring now for a Program Planner in Melbourne, FL - Join the SMTC Team!

Company Overview: At SMTC Corporation, we are driven by a clear purpose: "We believe we enhance people's lives and our world every day." Our vision is to be an inspiring organization that earns the trust and admiration of our customers. As the best-in-class EMS provider, we strive to achieve the highest industry returns, driven by our passionate and dedicated employees.

Benefits Highlights:

• Competitive salary package with 401K and company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development
• Comprehensive Medical HRA Plan
• Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance, and more.

Summary:

The Program Planner is responsible for developing and executing production plans that ensure material availability, manufacturing readiness, and on-time delivery in support of customer requirements and production schedules. This role manages production planning, work order requirements, material planning, and production priorities while coordinating cross-functional activities to optimize manufacturing flow, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.

Working closely with Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and Program Management, the Program Planner analyzes demand, material constraints, engineering changes, production capacity, and factory execution conditions to develop and maintain executable manufacturing plans that support operational efficiency and customer delivery commitments.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and release production work orders in alignment with customer demand, the approved production plan, material availability, and manufacturing capacity.
• Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations and production demand to ensure timely material availability and support manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and material constraints while identifying risks that could impact schedule attainment and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and production constraints affecting the production plan.
• Analyze engineering changes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product structures to ensure accurate planning, material availability, and production readiness.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating production planning, material readiness, engineering changes, and manufacturing implementation requirements.
• Evaluate production capacity, inventory availability, material requirements, and manufacturing priorities to develop executable production plans and optimize resource utilization.
• Review production performance, schedule attainment, WIP status, and execution constraints provided through Production Control to identify planning impacts and recommend adjustments to the production plan.
• Analyze demand changes, production priorities, and supply constraints to evaluate schedule impacts and communicate planning recommendations to Supply Chain leadership and applicable stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain production schedules, planning reports, inventory analyses, and operational metrics to support planning decisions and business requirements.
• Develop planning adjustments and support recovery plans, schedule changes, and priority changes required to address production constraints and meet customer commitments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, manufacturing efficiency, and operational performance.

Competencies:

• Production Planning: Ability to develop and maintain executable production plans that align customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives.
• Master Scheduling: Ability to support Master Production Schedule (MPS) execution while maintaining alignment with established production priorities and schedule requirements.
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Ability to analyze MRP recommendations and manage planning activities that support material availability and production continuity.
• Capacity Planning: Ability to evaluate production capacity, resource availability, and manufacturing constraints to support executable production plans.
• Production Execution Alignment: Ability to evaluate production status, WIP, and manufacturing constraints and incorporate actual execution conditions into production planning decisions.
• Inventory Management: Ability to evaluate inventory requirements and material availability to support production continuity, inventory performance, and effective material utilization.
• Bills of Material (BOM) Management: Ability to analyze BOM structures and product requirements to support accurate planning and manufacturing readiness.
• Demand Analysis: Ability to analyze customer demand, approved forecast requirements, and priority changes to evaluate production and schedule impacts.
• Supply Chain Analytics: Ability to analyze planning performance, operational metrics, inventory trends, and manufacturing data to support informed decision-making.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify planning issues, evaluate operational impacts, and develop effective solutions that support production performance and customer commitments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Program Management, and Supply Chain to achieve planning objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities that improve production planning, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and operational performance.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency using ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, planning software, and business reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Certifications:
  • ASCM Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), preferred
  • ASCM Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of production planning, master scheduling, materials planning, production control, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to support production planning and material management.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and manufacturing operations.
  • Working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), production scheduling, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods during the work shift.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication methods.
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift office materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to visually review documents, reports, spreadsheets, and computer displays with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to move throughout office and production areas as business needs require.
• Ability to wear and properly utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ESD protection devices.

Mental Requirements:

• The employee is required to exercise sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a professional business environment.
• The role requires the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, interpret and analyze information, and make decisions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Employees must effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain confidentiality where appropriate, and adapt to changing business needs.
• The position requires sustained concentration, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a professional, climate-controlled office setting with exposure to standard office noise levels and lighting. The role routinely uses typical office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and related peripherals. Duties may involve extended periods of sitting, sustained computer work, and regular interaction with internal staff. Employees may occasionally access production areas, which may expose them to elevated noise levels, temperature variations, or manufacturing activity. All employees are expected to comply with workplace policies, safety protocols, and organizational procedures.

Travel: 0-10% of the time based on business needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SMTC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

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